
Absolute Beginners
Absolute Beginners
Release: 1986-04-04·Runtime: 108m·★ 5.4
DramaMusicRomance
A musical adaptation of Colin MacInnes' novel about life in late 1950s London. Nineteen-year-old photographer Colin is hopelessly in love with model Crepe Suzette, but her relationships are strictly connected with her progress in the fashion world. So Colin gets involved with a pop promoter and tries to crack the big time. Meanwhile, racial tension is brewing in Colin's Notting Hill housing estate...
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
Goldcrest
Palace Pictures
Virgin Vision
Cast
James Foxas Henley of Mayfair, Dressmaker to the Queen
David Bowieas Vendice Partners
Julian Firthas The Misery Kid
Colin Jeavonsas Pamphleteer
Steven Berkoffas The Fanatic
Irene Handlas Mrs Larkin
Johnny Shannonas Saltzman
Slim Gaillardas Party Singer
Carmen Ejogoas Carmen
Zoot Moneyas Chez Nobody Barman (as G.B. (Zoot) Money)
Bruno Toniolias Maltese Lodger
Ronald Fraseras Amberley Drove
Eddie O'Connellas Colin, Photographer / Narrator
Mandy Rice-Daviesas Flora, Colin's Mum
Bruce Payneas Flikker
Anita Morrisas Dido Lament
Lionel Blairas Harry Charms
Jess Conradas Cappuccino Man
Patsy Kensitas Suzette
Graham Fletcher-Cookas Wizard
Sadeas Athene Duncannon (as Sade Adu)
Alan Freemanas Call-Me-Cobber
Paul Rhysas Dean Swift
Chua Kah Jooas Dancer
Eve Ferretas Big Jill
Tony Hippolyteas Mr. Cool
Joseph McKennaas Fabulous Hoplite
Gary Beadleas Johnny Wonder
Robbie Coltraneas Mario
Peter-Hugo Dalyas Vern (as Peter Hugo-Daly)
Sandie Shawas Baby Boom's Mother
Eric Sykesas Arcade Attendant (uncredited)
Ray Daviesas Arthur, Colin's Dad
Edward Tudor-Poleas Ed the Ted (as Tenpole Tudor)
Sylvia Symsas Cynthia Eve
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